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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 30 slips fell on the section of State Highway 3 during a severe storm two weeks ago. Supplied / NZ Transport Agency A Mōkau butcher says it’s been a “waste of time” having the doors open after a slip closed the Awakino Gorge in mid-April. More than 30 slips ... <a title="State Highway 3 reopens to single lane, escorted traffic after slips forced closure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/state-highway-3-reopens-to-single-lane-escorted-traffic-after-slips-forced-closure/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 3 reopens to single lane, escorted traffic after slips forced closure">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police want to hear from anyone who heard a person in distress near a Wairarapa river. Search and rescue teams were deployed after a cry for help was heard around Dixon Street in Masterton about 7.30pm on Sunday. A police spokesperson said the river was searched but ... <a title="Appeal after cry for help heard near Wairarapa river" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/appeal-after-cry-for-help-heard-near-wairarapa-river/" aria-label="Read more about Appeal after cry for help heard near Wairarapa river">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sociologist and Massey University emeritus professor Paul Spoonley. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A sociologist and university professor says ACT’s new [://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594074/act-s-plan-to-toughen-immigration-rules proposed immigration policies] is vague, creates more bureaucracy and risks alienating a large portion of the population. On Sunday, ACT leader David Seymour announced a six-point plan shake-up of immigration ... <a title="ACT Party’s new immigration policies ‘vague’, sociologist says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/act-partys-new-immigration-policies-vague-sociologist-says/" aria-label="Read more about ACT Party’s new immigration policies ‘vague’, sociologist says">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand US Supreme Court has reversed tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. 123RF NZ exporters may be in for a refund of up to $1 billion, following a US Supreme Court decision to reverse President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs on the basis they were unlawful. The Supreme Court’s ... <a title="NZ exporters scramble for US tariff refunds after US Supreme Court ruling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/nz-exporters-scramble-for-us-tariff-refunds-after-us-supreme-court-ruling/" aria-label="Read more about NZ exporters scramble for US tariff refunds after US Supreme Court ruling">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brake NZ director said improving the overall transport system was also key to reducing accidents. RNZ / Andrew McRae A road safety charity says the number of fatal crashes is declining, but not fast enough. Brake NZ says car accidents remain a major cause of injury and death, with recent data ... <a title="Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough – Brake NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/fatal-crashes-declining-but-not-fast-enough-brake-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough – Brake NZ">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Donald Jason Tasker is accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson NZME / Open Justice / Tracy Neal A jury trial for the man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson is due to begin in the High Court at Christchurch, today. Fleming, 62, was killed ... <a title="Trial begins for man charged with murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/trial-begins-for-man-charged-with-murdering-nelson-senior-sergeant-lyn-fleming/" aria-label="Read more about Trial begins for man charged with murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Signs on Wellington’s south coast about a wastewater spill from Moa Point. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellingtonians are divided over paying higher bills to improve the region’s water infrastructure, a new survey shows. Tiaki Wai – which will own and manage the region’s water services from July – asked people if ... <a title="Wellingtonians divided over paying higher water bills for improved infrastructure – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/wellingtonians-divided-over-paying-higher-water-bills-for-improved-infrastructure-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Wellingtonians divided over paying higher water bills for improved infrastructure – survey">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Maja Burry Farmers need to be paid to start using methane-busting technology in their herds and on their land, agri-climate leaders say. Their comments follow earlier warnings from industry and the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment that, without penalties or incentives, there are few reasons for farmers to invest ... <a title="Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools – agritech leaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/farmers-should-be-paid-to-use-methane-busting-tools-agritech-leaders/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools – agritech leaders">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Waseem Alzaher. RNZ / Serena Solomon The Cannabis Clinic is calling for more education around medicinal cannabis. Research has found that 65 percent of New Zealanders believe there is stigma, according to chief executive Waseem Alzaher. He told RNZ that improving understanding is critical to helping more patients access safe, ... <a title="Medicinal cannabis stigmatised ‘even within the medical community’, doctor says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/medicinal-cannabis-stigmatised-even-within-the-medical-community-doctor-says/" aria-label="Read more about Medicinal cannabis stigmatised ‘even within the medical community’, doctor says">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More women are demanding better midlife health care. 123RF A gynaecologist and women’s health expert says Pharmac’s rationing of menopause drugs is reasonable from an equity perspective, given the global shortages. Progesterone capsules will now be dispensed on a monthly basis, instead of three-monthly. Auckland University associate professor Dr Michelle Wise ... <a title="Pharmac rationing of menopause drugs ‘fair’ – women’s health expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/pharmac-rationing-of-menopause-drugs-fair-womens-health-expert/" aria-label="Read more about Pharmac rationing of menopause drugs ‘fair’ – women’s health expert">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Barrier Island eastern coastline (file photo) RNZ / Kate Newton Fire and Emergency New Zealand has axed the only paid role on Aotea Great Barrier Island. Documents seen by RNZ show the new arrangement – sending staff from the mainland — will cost the fire service more than retaining an ... <a title="Only paid FENZ job in Aotea Great Barrier Island axed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/only-paid-fenz-job-in-aotea-great-barrier-island-axed/" aria-label="Read more about Only paid FENZ job in Aotea Great Barrier Island axed">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consultation on the six drafts for Years 0-10 closed at the end of last week. 123RF Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums covering their subjects. Submissions provided to RNZ say the music curriculum was unteachable, science was over-crowded and in some cases even ... <a title="Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/teachers-blast-draft-curriculums-shortage-of-waitangi-treaty-influence/" aria-label="Read more about Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence">Read more</a>
